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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
2
The clipped item recalls longtime sprinters and track greats from Liverpool and Melbourne, listing names and memories, and notes the death of Mr George Alessodee Msehorn, with tributes from Dunedin and Hobart. It mentions university races at Stanford and Cambridge rivals, plus athletic committees in New Zealand and Australia.
The Highland Gathering, a popular annual event at Ausiculture Ground Moore Park, draws attention with entries across handicaps. Prize money is noted as generous, while the program includes events such as a handicap walk and various seated contests, with numerous local participants and officials listed amid lively anticipation.
The report covers hurdles records and track results with references to Robert C. Reid, Uriah, and various committees. It notes past performances, forthcoming national trials, and likely selections for the Western Association, with mention of Simpson and Missouri athletes, and a new javelin distance by Bronder.
Perth WA writer notes strong show at Stawell events with lists of athletes and marks. Hurdles, 270 yards, bicycle race entries, prize money cited, and names such as Jack Williams feature in the Melbourne coverage.
The message recalls sprinters like Prank Tew and Hewitt, praising their speed and dominance in Ragland and Australia. It notes Hewitt as perhaps the world’s best, with memories of rivalries against Ringland, Hewitt’s prime form, and the impact of their feats on fans and records.
A clipping from the London News dated October 6, 1877, details William Gale's walking feats led by a week-long demonstration at Limehouse Bridge, noting his steady pace of about four miles per hour and endurance over extended hours. It compares Gale with Captain Barclay and mentions Gale's age and physique.
An extracted letter recounts a pair of Dutch walkers journeying from Melbourne to Sydney and Auckland amid travel fatigue and cultural fatigue. They describe long seas and inland travels, noting overheard conversations and encounters with locals, while reflecting on weariness and endurance during a challenging world tour.
A fragmentary report highlights Queensland sports talent with focus on cricket bowling, local club prospects, and a major handicap race. It notes Burnett, Nag, and Wiggins in form, praises Springfield Saunders and Mullins, and mentions Toowoomba football, Queensland athletes, and preparatory club activities for the Christmas holidays.
Amesbury outlines memories of past English coursing events with references to notable greyhounds, owners, and races. Names such as Pullerton, Troughend, and Waterloo Cup connections appear alongside descriptions of winners, breeders, and key figures from the era.
A garbled early 20th century note shows mentions of Mr Bramwell and Mr Wacdale aiming for leads in a classic coursing event at Ascot. It references W. Cothun of Ararat, a wish for season’s compliments, and expectations of thousands of greyhounds in Victoria, with scattered names and place references amid disjointed sentences.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions forgotten memories and a stray phrase about a group or person named Cohn. The text is incomplete, with unclear context, making precise identification or event impossible from the readable parts.
The prospectus outlines terms and uses of the loan funds to finance the war effort. It calls on British supporters to subscribe and stresses timely repayment and the national duty to fund armament, personnel, and supplies amid proposals for voluntary enlistment and broader citizen participation.
A garbled general letter rack shows multiple names and partial phrases. It mentions individuals such as Jack Soliton and Gavin, with scattered fragments referencing meetings, dates, and locations. The legible content is too fragmented to extract a coherent event or outcome.
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